Chicago (MDW) to Memphis (MEM) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Frederick W. Smith International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 480-mile flight takes about 1h 34m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 480 mi · 772 km
- Flight time
- 1h 34m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 63%
Airlines flying MDW to MEM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 64,121 | 1h 34m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to MEM flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:55am and the last at 8:45pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 3745Southwest Airlines | 9:55am | 11:30am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4258Southwest Airlines | 10:05am | 11:40am | 20 | 75% |
| WN 4835Southwest Airlines | 10:25am | 12:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4267Southwest Airlines | 6:15pm | 7:55pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4975Southwest Airlines | 8:45pm | 10:25pm | 24 | 63% |
Is MDW to MEM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 675 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (91%), those around 9pm the least (59%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (57%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 675 | 79% | 15 min | 1.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 70 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 107 | 91% | |
| 10am to 11am | 157 | 84% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 20 | 75% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 111 | 80% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 151 | 59% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 17 | 59% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 56 | 5,958 | |
| September 2025 | 55 | 6,098 | |
| October 2025 | 58 | 6,163 | |
| November 2025 | 53 | 4,985 | |
| December 2025 | 57 | 4,464 | |
| January 2026 | 38 | 2,522 | |
| February 2026 | 44 | 3,221 | |
| March 2026 | 58 | 5,976 | |
| April 2026 | 60 | 5,010 | |
| May 2026 | 62 | 6,886 | |
| June 2026 | 60 | 6,331 | |
| July 2026 | 61 | 6,613 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.